After a long break from regular exercise, I've rejoined my gym, but I'm looking to be smart about my exercise routine this time. I want to have some sort of structure and plan to going about getting fit.
Now, my membership is all-inclusive, which means I get to use all of the gym's facilities and workout programs, which are generally divided into "Cardio Exercise" (spinning, aerobics) and "Strength and Balance Training" (yoga, Pilates, weights etc). I'm looking to be at the gym 3-4 times a week and my goal is to lose a little bit of weight (3-5 lbs) and to just generally add some tone to my appearance. I like the way my body is proportioned, I'd just like it to be a bit less wobbly.
How often would you suggest I do each type of workout? Say, 1 cardio and 3 strength workouts a week, or the other way around, or do them equally...? Or maybe have a certain routine until I've lost the weight I'm looking to lose, and change it when I just want to maintain? What would you suggest?
Thanks for your input!
Now, my membership is all-inclusive, which means I get to use all of the gym's facilities and workout programs, which are generally divided into "Cardio Exercise" (spinning, aerobics) and "Strength and Balance Training" (yoga, Pilates, weights etc). I'm looking to be at the gym 3-4 times a week and my goal is to lose a little bit of weight (3-5 lbs) and to just generally add some tone to my appearance. I like the way my body is proportioned, I'd just like it to be a bit less wobbly.
How often would you suggest I do each type of workout? Say, 1 cardio and 3 strength workouts a week, or the other way around, or do them equally...? Or maybe have a certain routine until I've lost the weight I'm looking to lose, and change it when I just want to maintain? What would you suggest?
Thanks for your input!